SOLUTION: 1/2X+4/9=4/9X

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Question 506972: 1/2X+4/9=4/9X
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F2%29x%2B4%2F9=%284%2F9%29x Start with the given equation.


18%28%281%2Fcross%282%29%29x%2B4%2Fcross%289%29%29=18%28%284%2Fcross%289%29%29x%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 18 to clear any fractions.


9x%2B8=8x Distribute and multiply.


9x=8x-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


9x-8x=-8 Subtract 8x from both sides.


x=-8 Combine like terms on the left side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-8

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